The Chicago Blackhawks have reassigned defenseman Wyatt Kaiser to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs, a move that suggests Connor Murphy's return from a groin injury is imminent. Despite Kaiser being considered the team's best defenseman in recent games, the decision to send him back to Rockford is not seen as a negative reflection on his performance. Instead, it's viewed as a strategic move to get Kaiser re-acclimated with the IceHogs in preparation for the AHL playoffs, with the organization being pleased with Kaiser's play. The Blackhawks' front office is reportedly focusing on the upcoming playoffs and the future beyond the current NHL season.
The Blackhawks' decision to send Wyatt Kaiser to Rockford today reflects the focus of the front office shifting to the AHL playoffs and beyond. New story as the Blackhawks enter the final five-game stretch of the season: https://t.co/TLeFEa1nI9
Sounds like the Blackhawks sent Wyatt Kaiser back to Rockford to get him re-acclimated with the IceHogs before they start the playoffs in a few weeks. The organization has been pleased with Kaiser's play since coming up.
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#Blackhawks send Wyatt Kaiser to AHL's Rockford IceHogs with Connor Murphy's return imminent: https://t.co/juZeIqdJhj
#Blackhawks assign defenseman Wyatt Kaiser to AHL’s Rockford IceHogs, which likely indicates Connor Murphy (groin) is just about ready to return.
Blackhawks have sent Wyatt Kaiser back to Rockford. That’s a sign Connor Murphy is ready to return — not an indictment on Kaiser at all.
The D pairs are getting all jumbled up, but I think Kaiser has been the Hawks' best defenseman today.